West Bank employment rebounds after Oct. 7 drop, but wages, protection remain weak, PCBS data shows...

Economics and markets | Aug 12, 2026, 11:11 AM

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reported 680,000 Palestinians employed in the local West Bank market.

This figure marks an increase of roughly 27,000 workers from the previous quarter after employment fell following the October 7 attacks.

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